- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bend, OR
Bend Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bend Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410198000270
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bend Senior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bend Senior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Senior High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Bend Senior High School shrank from 1,330 students in 2022-23 to 1,232 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 410198000270 · Bend, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,204 enr · 20.4:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Bend Senior High School shrank from 1,330 students in 2022-23 to 1,232 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bend Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldera High S
Caldera High School
1,354 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,282 students
- This school
Bend Senior High School
1,204 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Senior High School
1,161 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
687 students
- High Desert Mi
High Desert Middle School
668 students
What this shows Bend Senior High School reports 1,204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bend Senior High School compares
Bend Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 68% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,204
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Bend Senior High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 reports $14,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bend Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Desert Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bend Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Bend
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Caldera High School
Standard public school
1,354 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Summit High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Senior High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 20:1 students per teacher
Realms High School
Standard public school
148 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Marshall High School
Alternative education program
116 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bend Senior High School
How many students attend Bend Senior High School?
Bend Senior High School has 1,204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,232 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bend Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bend Senior High School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bend Senior High School?
16.8% of students at Bend Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bend Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bend Senior High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bend Senior High School?
Bend Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bend Senior High School rank among high schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Senior High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Bend, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1?
Besides Bend Senior High School, Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Caldera High School (1,354 students), Summit High School (1,282 students), and Mountain View Senior High School (1,161 students). See the Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 district page for the complete list.